‘Decisions as swift as T20, partnership as enduring as a Test match’: PM Modi highlights growing India-Australia ties

July 9, 2026 2:06 PM

‘Decisions as swift as T20, partnership as enduring as a Test match’: PM Modi highlights growing India-Australia ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday used cricket analogies to underscore the growing strength of India-Australia ties, describing the bilateral partnership as one built on speed, focus and long-term commitment during a joint press statement with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne. Addressing the media after the third India-Australia Annual Summit, PM Modi said cricket had become the "diplomatic language" of relations between the two countries and used the sport's diffe...

PM Modi, Anthony Albanese hold third India-Australia Annual Summit, expand strategic partnership across key sectors

July 9, 2026 1:17 PM

PM Modi, Anthony Albanese hold third India-Australia Annual Summit, expand strategic partnership across key sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday held the third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, reaffirming their commitment to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through enhanced cooperation in trade, defence, critical technologies, clean energy, education and people-to-people ties. PM Modi, who is on a visit to Australia, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Government House on his arrival before holding one-on-one talks with Prim...

PM Modi’s Australia visit delivers 18 major outcomes, deepening defence, energy, technology and education ties

July 9, 2026 1:54 PM

PM Modi’s Australia visit delivers 18 major outcomes, deepening defence, energy, technology and education ties

India and Australia on Thursday unveiled an ambitious package of 18 agreements and initiatives spanning defence, maritime security, clean energy, critical technologies, education, skill development and cultural cooperation, marking a major expansion of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following the third India-Australia Annual Summit. The outcomes announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia are aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across strategic, econom...

India, Australia to fast-track CECA, sign nuclear pact to deepen strategic partnership: PM Modi

July 9, 2026 12:40 PM

India, Australia to fast-track CECA, sign nuclear pact to deepen strategic partnership: PM Modi

India and Australia on Thursday agreed to accelerate negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), signed a landmark nuclear cooperation arrangement enabling Australian uranium supplies to India, and unveiled a series of new initiatives to strengthen cooperation in defence, clean energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies. Addressing a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbour...

Trade pact with Australia anchors India’s economic engagement in Indo-Pacific: Piyush Goyal

December 29, 2025 1:54 PM

Trade pact with Australia anchors India’s economic engagement in Indo-Pacific: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that as the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations advance with other nations, India-Australia trade pact continues to anchor the country’s economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific, aligned with ‘Make in India’ and the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047’. From January 1, 2026, 100 per cent Australian tariff lines will be zero-duty for Indian exports, unlocking fresh opportunities for labour-intensive sectors,...

Piyush Goyal holds bilateral talks in Melbourne to review India-Australia CECA progress

November 9, 2025 12:08 PM

Piyush Goyal holds bilateral talks in Melbourne to review India-Australia CECA progress

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday held bilateral meetings in Melbourne with Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism Senator Don Farrell and Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles to review the progress of the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) negotiations. The discussions focused on unlocking the full potential of the India–Australia economic partnership through an ambitious and balanced CECA. Both sides reviewed th...

India-Thailand bilateral trade ties set to strengthen during PM Modi’s visit

April 1, 2025 4:23 PM

India-Thailand bilateral trade ties set to strengthen during PM Modi’s visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Thailand from April 3-4 to participate in the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit. As part of his visit, PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on April 3. The two leaders are expected to review bilateral cooperation and outline future partnerships between India and Thailand. “India and Thailand are maritime neighbours with shared civilization...

India, Australia in talks for a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement: Australian Minister

September 25, 2024 3:28 PM

India, Australia in talks for a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement: Australian Minister

Australia is actively negotiating a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) with India, Australia's Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell, said on Wednesday. His remarks followed a meeting with India's Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, in Adelaide. Farrell described the CECA as an "ambitious" trade agreement that aims to enhance economic ties between the two nations. He said, "Our government has also finished consultations on a new roadmap for Australia's ec...